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County approves budget, storm shelter grant

The Marengo County Commission approved a budget Tuesday for the new fiscal year that includes $10.8 million in expenses and $13.7 million in revenue. The projection would leave a balance of 2.9 million.

In addition to the budget, the commission accepted two FEMA grants announced by Marengo County EMA Director Kevin McKinney that will reimburse 16 families who installed storm shelters.

“FEMA began this grant after the devastation after the April 27 tornadoes,” McKinney said.

The grants, totaling $50,877 and $39,571, will reimburse applicants after they purchase FEMA-approved-shelters. The application process closed last year.